6 months post op - can my asymmetrical bump be swelling? (photos)

Hi there. If the bump is more like swelling, it may resolve with taping and / or steroids. If the area is firm, it's likely bone and will need to be revised. At 6 months, changes can still occur. Thin skin can be quite unforgiving. At your follow-up, ask specifically about what your surgeon thinks it is and the plan. Hope you find answers soon.

I am not sure what exactly is going on with the nose based on these photos alone. I think that there is some dorsum irregularities that are quite visible on the front view. I would recommend seeing your surgeon again for further discussion. If that is not possible (or you do not want to do that), I would recommend a seeing a rhinoplasty specialist. In particular, I would recommend seeing a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Ideally, this surgeon would have also completed a 6 year integrated plastic surgery residency program and a 1 year aesthetic fellowship accredited by The Aesthetic Society.

Your photos are a bit difficult to evaluate since you are wearing a cap. If you have firm widening along the left side wall of your nose, this could be from a spreader graft that is a drop too large. Since you're only 6 months postoperative, it's prudent to wait 3 to 6 months to see how things completely heal. If you're spreader graft needs to be made smaller, This is a relatively straightforward approach, depending on your examination